Product Security Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 60.000.000 - 95.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development

International company

Diversity & inclusion

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Product Security Specialist based in Bogotá, Colombia. You will support Abbott's medical device portfolio by handling customer security inquiries, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with Legal, Privacy, and Contracting teams to ensure alignment with product capabilities and Abbott requirements.

The role involves contributing to product security risk assessments, monitoring vulnerabilities, and developing technical documentation for internal

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, product security, risk management, compliance, or related areas.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, security frameworks, and risk management methodologies.
• Experience supporting security assessments, vulnerability management, or security compliance activities.
• Knowledge of security and privacy requirements applicable to healthcare technology environments.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to customer security and privacy inquiries related to Abbott products, including questionnaires and risk assessments.
• Support review of security-related contract language in collaboration with Legal, Privacy, and Contracting teams.
• Participate in product security risk assessments and security reviews across product lines.
• Monitor and manage product vulnerabilities in line with regulatory guidance (FDA, etc.).
• Assist in development and maintenance of technical documentation and security resources.
• Support governance, training, and architecture reviews to strengthen product security practices.
• Contribute to security assessments, audits, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to evaluate security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support project planning and communication for cybersecurity initiatives.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent work

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/CS/IT/Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Product Security Specialist At Abbott, we promote equal opportunity. We encourage persons with disabilities to apply, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Applicants must have a valid disability certificate issued by an authorized entity to ensure appropriate support and accommodations throughout the selection process.

About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is based in Bogotá Colombia and is responsible for supporting Product Security initiatives across Abbott's medical device portfolio.

What You'll Do

• Respond to customer security and privacy inquiries related to Abbott products, including questionnaires, third-party risk assessments, and architecture review requests.
• Support the review of security-related contract language and collaborate with Legal, Privacy, and Contracting teams to ensure alignment with product capabilities and Abbott requirements.
• Participate in product security risk assessments and security reviews across multiple product lines.
• Monitor and manage product vulnerabilities in alignment with regulatory and industry guidance, including FDA post-market cybersecurity recommendations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of technical documentation, knowledge bases, and security resources for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support governance activities, training initiatives, and architecture reviews to strengthen product security practices.
• Contribute to security assessments, audits, and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to evaluate security risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support project planning, execution, and communication for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Stay informed on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices impacting medical devices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, product security, risk management, compliance, or related areas.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, security frameworks, and risk management methodologies.
• Experience supporting security assessments, vulnerability management, or security compliance activities.
• Knowledge of security and privacy requirements applicable to healthcare technology environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high levels of quality and accountability.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product security, medical device cybersecurity, or healthcare technology environments.
• Knowledge of FDA cybersecurity guidance and healthcare industry regulations.
• Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, or similar.
• Professional certifications such as Security+, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or related credentials.
• Experience participating in third-party risk assessments, customer security reviews, or compliance audits.
• Experience developing security documentation, policies, standards, or training materials.
• Comfortable using generative AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving.

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Information Risk & Quality Assurance DIVISION: BTS Business Technology Services LOCATION: Colombia > Bogota : Building II ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more.

With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.